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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 15 months prior to the VR-340 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H20G grades versus the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus VR-340

 EX-H20G VR-340 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Casio EX-H20G

 VR-340 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-340

 EX-H20G VR-340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G vs the VR-340.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and VR-340.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Olympus VR-340
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-340
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $130